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This Month..
4. Your ticket to taste the world 6. 5 interesting facts about Bristol 8. Help shape social housing 10. The Galleries Shopping development 16. White Horse returns 20. What does it mean to follow your gut 22. Finalist 26. City and Port Of Bristol Bowls Club 33. The Crawdads Sing 36. Your garden 38. Horoscopes
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SS GREAT BRITAIN PRESENTS: YOUR TICKET TO TASTE THE WORLD Embark on a global voyage of taste without leaving Bristol this summer at Brunel’s SS Great Britain with Dishes of Discovery from NOW until 4 September 2022 Brunel’s SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean liner, is inviting visitors to ‘Taste the World’ this summer, as it offers guests the chance to sample delicacies inspired by Victorian voyages to destinations visited by the ship in the 18th Century. From 23 July to 4 September, visitors who step aboard the SS Great Britain will taste historic recipes from Mumbai, Cape Town and Crimea - discovering how the SS Great Britain connected people and places around the world.
SS Great Britain’s interpretation team studied diaries and documents to create these authentic recipes. As Joanna Mathers, Head of Collections, at SS Great Britain explains: “We have made some fascinating discoveries as part of this project. One of the dishes - the green coriander and coconut chutney - was inspired by Samuel Archer, the ship’s surgeon on a voyage to Mumbai in 1857. We have access to his diary, which describes the food he experienced and this process gives visitors to the ship a chance to step back in time to the days before mass travel.
The dishes have been created by Bristol-based social enterprise, Travelling Kitchen, whose team worked with the ship’s archivists to explore historic recipes from These flavours would’ve been brand new and around the globe. The dishes created include exotic, and for many, their first time encouna zingy Melon and Ginger Jam from Cape tering the likes of coconut, ginger and melon.” Town, traditional Borsch from Crimea and a tropical green coriander and coconut chutney from Mumbai - and are typical of those that passengers would have encountered as they disembarked in the faraway destinations. 4
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Sarah Francis, Founder at Travelling Kitchen said: "Food is something that everyone can relate to and one of Travelling Kitchen's aims is to use food and cooking to celebrate the diversity of the history and culture around us. It has therefore been fantastic to work with SS Great Britain on this project, exploring the food that travellers on the SS Great Britain may have experienced in the ports she docked in. Researching traveller accounts and cookery books of the time has been fascinating. We have tested and tried these, sometimes adapting to reflect availability of ingredients and modern tastes but hopefully still giving visitors to the ship this summer a taste of the past and SS Great Britain's journey around the world." Natalie Fey, Interpretation Manager at SS Great Britain, said of the new summer programme, ‘Dishes of Discovery’: “ During her working life, the SS Great Britain journeyed to 6 continents, 24 countries and journeyed round the world an incredible 32 times. Those passengers and crew, who travelled aboard, experienced many new cultural sights, sounds, smells and most importantly, tastes. “This was clearly a time when mass tourism was experienced only by a select few, and the sense of excitement at trying new and exotic foods really comes across in some of the passenger and crew diaries. ‘Dishes of Discovery’ aims to give visitors to the SS Great Britain a chance to experience this thrill of encountering new and unusual foods for the first time, on board, all summer long!” Tickets to the culinary experience are available on the SS Great Britain website at www.ssgreatbritain.org. For further updates, Follow the SS Great Britain at @ssgreatbritain on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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THE HMV DOG IS FROM BRISTOL
Nipper the dog was born in Bristol in 1884 and served as the model for a painting by Francis Barraud titled ‘His Master’s Voice’.
A BRISTOLIAN INVENTED BLANKETS
IMDB WAS CREATED IN BRISTOL
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IMDb was created by a man called Colin Needham, who ran the site from his home in Stoke Gifford. He sold the site to Amazon in 1998 but he’s still heading it up (now from offices at Castlemead).
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BRISTOL Legend has it that Bristolian wool merchant Edward Blanket invented the humble blanket.
Up until 1840, Bristol’s clocks ran 10 minutes behind the ones in London. It was only the introduction of train travel that meant all time had to become standardised.
BRISTOL HAS ITS OWN LEANING TOWER
Bristol has its own ‘leaning tower’, which is just one degree less than the Leaning Tower of Pisa at 2.7 degrees, Temple Church. 6
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HELP SHAPE HOW SOCIAL HOUSING IS LET IN THE CITY..
Bristol City Council is reviewing the way it lets council and social housing, to ensure that people are housed in homes that meet their needs, giving priority to those in greatest need, and making the application process easier. The review will give the council the opportunity to look at who is housed, and why, and develop options for how to let social housing in the future. They hope to hear from people across the city, including people living in social housing or currently on the waiting list. They will also be working with housing providers and organisations in the advice and voluntary sector. Councillor Tom Renhard, Cabinet Member for Housing Delivery and Homes, said: “We need to take action. There are rising numbers of people becoming homeless and the increasingly unaffordable cost of housing in Bristol is creating more demand for social housing and increasing pressure on HomeChoice Bristol.
“It is vitally important that we get the views of people who are on the waiting list, or have recently been housed, to make sure they agree with what is being proposed following our extensive research phase. “One of our greatest challenges is balancing the very high need for homes in Bristol, against a very limited pool of available properties. We need to make the best use of these properties, and have to manage the expectations of people on the register. “We want to make the housing letting process fair, easy to use and transparent for all who use it and give people choice wherever possible in meeting their housing need.”
IDEAS BEING CONSULTED ON INCLUDE: Moving to a ‘managed choice’ system where the council can be more proactive in helping someone find a home.
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“We have strongly recommended that BCC reviews the technology and processes behind the Home Choice system.
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There are currently nearly 18,000 households on the housing waiting list in Bristol, and more than 1,100 house holds in temporary accommodation.
This does not directly address the shortage of social housing in the city but many of the most common issues reported with the system are due to it being poorly designed and outdated. Addressing this would allow decision making in the council to become more transparent and support officers in sharing messaging about the process and where people are.
In addition, it is expected that the increasingly unaffordable cost of housing in Bristol will continue to contribute to demand for social housing and therefore pressures on the lettings scheme. Ally Rush, Strategic Lead for Shelter Bristol, said: “Shelter Bristol has welcomed the opportunity to be involved in Bristol City Council’s Housing Allocations Review. In preparing our comments and feedback, we were able to include the experiences of our service users and volunteers, particularly those who attended workshops in early 2020, before the process was paused.
"We feel that BCC has taken our recommendations seriously and hope to see positive change implemented going forward.” The survey will be open until Friday 7 October. To find out more and to give your views please visit www.ask.bristol.gov.uk/ housing-allocations You can request a paper copy, alternative format or translated version of the survey by contacting the housing team by email at lettings.review@bristol.gov.uk or by phone on 0117 3521444.
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THE GALLERIES SHOPPING CENTRE DEVELOPMENT
New details have been revealed for a huge redevelopment of The Galleries including a 28-storey apartment tower that would become the tallest building in Bristol.
“We’re really keen to get your feedback. Are we going in the right direction, can these proposals be improved, and have we missed anything?”
The Galleries shopping centre behind Castle Park would be demolished under developers’ plans to use the site to build 450 new homes, as well as offices, student flats, a hotel, shops, and cafes.
The new details released show the apartment tower in the southeast corner with 240 apartments.
The height of the new apartment tower will be two storeys taller than Castle Park View, another similar tower recently built overlooking the park from the east.
9,500 square metres of offices with space for 800 jobs
Much of the frontage along the park, currently shut off from the street, will be open for new shops and cafes. Developers Deeley Freed have published the details as part of a new consultation. A spokesperson said: “The shopping centre is facing significant challenges, including a 35% drop in footfall from pre-pandemic levels. The current situation, accelerated by the pandemic, isn’t sustainable. However, it provides an exciting opportunity to reinvent this city centre site, and address many of the city’s priorities. “Over the last two years, we’ve been working with regeneration and city experts on the scheme, and are now delighted to share the emerging plans.
The redevelopment will also include:
23,000 square metres of ‘flexible workspace’ with space for 2,000 jobs A 300-room hotel 5,200 square metres of shops and cafes 800 student beds 230 apartments The existing shops in the Galleries will remain open for at least the next two years. Developers said at least one in five of the new homes will be classed as affordable. Construction is expected to begin in late 2024, with the scheme finished in 2027.
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TIP FOR SUCCESSFUL HOUSE PAINTING
There is more to house painting than just slapping up a coat of paint. The job can be messy, amateurish if the homeowner is in a rush or impeccable and of professional quality if he or she will follow a few tricks of the trade. This is not a task to hurry through or it will have to be done over again sooner rather than later. Without proper attention, the new coat can flake off in big disappointing peels. Unsuccessful painting can mean that the entire task will have to be done over again or that it will look like a sloppy eyesore for years to come. Here are some tips for the best results: Tools of the trade: Pros take great pride in their tools and for good reason. Having high quality paintbrushes, ladders, stirring stick and rollers will allow a superior result more easily. Inferior quality paintbrushes may seem like a bargain at the cash register but once the painting begins, it may become a different story. Shedding brush-hairs left in the path of the shoddy paintbrush will be a pain to pick out of the newly applied layer. Those crummy brushes will shed more than a dog in the middle of summer. Without a retractable ladder, a homeowner will have a hard time reaching various spots. after the can has set for a while. And rollers, like paintbrushes, must be of high quality for proper absorption and distribution.
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Hauling out a kitchen chair to climb up on will result in slops and streaks on the unsuspecting furniture. Stir sticks are a must or the colors won’t be mixed properly Preparation: If the surface is dirty and peeling, it must be cleaned and sanded before a new coat of latex or enamel is applied. Paints don’t stick to dirt and instead of a quick cover-up job, there may be layers of wet muck that fall off before a painter knows it. Flakes peeling underneath will cause a new layer to peel away as well. Prep isn’t something to skimp on if a topnotch result is desired. Taping around windows and woodwork is also crucial in order to keep them neat and spot-free. Color choice: Choosing the color will take a bit of time. It’s not as easy as it may seem. There are zillions of shades of a hue as simple as white. Taking swatches and samples home from the store will be an important step. Looking at tones next to existing furnishings, lighting and woodwork will help with selection. Once a hue has been settled upon, painting a sample area and living with it for a few days will be a good idea. This will allow a homeowner to see what it looks like at various times of the day and in certain lighting. When a homeowner decides to do some house painting, he or she must take the time to do it right. Proper tools , preparation and color choice will be steps on the path to enhanced curb appeal. The interior and exterior of a house can be greatly improved upon with a product as seemingly simple as a can of paint.
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WHITE HORSE WESTBURY-ON-TRYM OPEN AGAIN
One of Bristol’s most popular pub restaurants, The White Horse in Westbury-on-Trym, has reopened under new experienced management after being closed for several weeks. The pub, popular for its Sunday lunches and quality food, has been taken on by the team that run one of Bristol’s oldest pubs, Ye Shakespeare, and helped to establish restaurants including Mint Room and 4,500 Miles From Delhi in the city. The 14 existing staff, including the chefs, have been retained and the White Horse in High Street, will continue to concentrate on high quality food for the community. Srinivas Murthy, who leads the new management team, said: “We expect to introduce some changes over time but initially we want to get The White Horse back open with the same menu as before and welcome the regular customers back. “We are hoping there will be demand for us to extend opening to Tuesdays and we plan to introduce afternoon teas. We want to talk to customers about the food they would like to see served here. The pub dates back to the 17th century and has always been a popular place for people from Westbury, Henleaze and Clifton to come and enjoy good food in a great atmosphere.”
The pub was closed for three weeks after the previous management departed and the Bristol-based team that have taken over have a strong track record of managing restaurants and pubs. Ye Shakespeare is a drinks-led pub while The White Horse is known for its quality food. Both have long histories of serving their local communities. Further information can be found at www. thewhitehorsewestbury.com and tables can be booked on 0117 336 270
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Bristol Clean Air Zone is Coming Are You Ready?
“We’ve received over 3,800 applications for financial support. Our advisors have processed most of the applications from our priority groups. Our finance partners will be contacting eligible applicants from August to guide them through the next stage of the process by putting them in touch with approved dealerships.”
It’s confirmed that the city’s Clean Air Zone will start operating on Monday 28 November (2022). However there is still time to apply for financial support to replace vehicles that don’t meet the zone’s emission standards.
Two thirds of vehicles are already able to travel in the zone free of charge, but we know some people need a bit longer to make adaptations. There is an exemption available until July 2023 for those that are successful in applying for financial support and have yet to receive their new vehicle.
Mayor Rees said: “This is a major milestone on our journey to clean air. We have now agreed a launch date for the zone with government ministers and officials at the Joint Air Quality Unit. On Monday 28 November Bristol will introduce one of the most far-reaching zones in the UK. Poor air quality has a major impact on the health of everyone in the city and the Clean Air Zone will help us tackle this issue and meet government targets for cleaner air in 2023. “Most drivers on Bristol roads won’t need to pay the daily charge but if you do then you may be eligible for financial support to upgrade your vehicle. It’s easy to check if your vehicle will be charged with the government’s Clean Air Zone checker tool.”
In addition, we’ve asked Government to extend other temporary exemptions from the charge which will be available to: • • • •
Residents in the zone People working within the zone and earning less than £27,000 a year Blue Badge holders Patients attending hospitals in the zone
Applications for these temporary exemptions will open this September.
During negotiations with government, the council also secured £5.9 million of support for people to switch to active travel: including bike and e-bike trials, cycle The council is supporting people on low incomes and Bristol-based businesses prepare training, VOI e-Scooter credit, bus tickets, and planning sessions with travel experts to for the zone and has £42 million of funding help people explore all their options for their to help those that need to replace vehicles regular journeys. to meet the zone’s emission standards. The council’s website has more information Mayor Rees explained: “These travel offers about the zone and how to access financial are open to everyone that lives or works in support. Bristol and have the huge potential for posiMayor Rees added: “We’re making sure that tive behaviour change to benefit our health, environment and economy. The travel offers the Clean Air Zone won’t have a and the Clean Air Zone demonstrate our detrimental impact on people on low commitment to reduce harmful pollution by incomes or businesses. With five months increasing sustainable transport use for more until the zone starts, there’s still time to get journeys in line with leading liveable cities help from the council if you need to replace around the world. your vehicle. “Contact us to find out how we can help you an interest free loan or even a grant which you don’t pay back. You don’t need to buy a new electric car to not pay the Clean Air Zone charge - it could be as simple as going to your local second-hand dealer and upgrading your 2003 car for a 2006 one.
“By walking, cycling and using public transport more, we can make our city a healthier place for everyone. Our free travel offers are a great way of trying different ways of travelling to see what works for you. Go to the council’s website to find out more and register.”
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FOLLOW YOUR GUT? What does it mean to “follow your gut”? We talk a lot about following your gut, especially when making decisions about people and, let’s face it, the property world is very much a people’s business! Every-day, business is centred around interacting with people – landlords, tenants, team members, trades, the professionals we work with and, of course, other agents. The more time you spend and the more people you see, the more experiential it all becomes and, it’s only when you stop and question your innate decision-making process, that you start to unpick the process and analyze the thoughts, feelings, triggers and cues that you rely on, for the judgements and choices that you make. Recently we’ve been training new team members, which has necessitated quite a bit of deconstruction of the process. The question we get asked again and again, is “…where does this gut instinct come from?” and “ should we listen to it and, if we do, how can we ensure that this fits into the qualitative, decision-making process?” Like all great questions, we’ve needed to go back to the drawing board, in order to provide and answer and it makes for some interesting discussion points.
Some things are so ingrained in our language, behaviour and beliefs that it’s hard to look at them dispassionately, to decipher where they come from, this can definitely be said of the almost automatic responses of our gut instinct. Early mentions and definitions can be traced as far back as Plato but, most of us will recognize Jung’s theory of the ego (1916 psychological types) where he describes intuition as “an irrational function” and “perception via the unconscious.” Intuition is the ability to automatically generate solutions without long logical arguments or evidence (Daniel Kahneman). But is it intuition, instinct, impulse, or inspiration and what is the difference and, does it have any science behind it and, most importantly, should we listen to it or discount it as nonsense? In these days of 21st Century sophistication, it’s hard to envisage ourselves as animals. But we are. We are different to other animals, in that we have the capacity for abstract reasoning and introspection (this plus opposable thumbs) but we have a lot of the same in built behaviours, especially in the less advanced and earlier parts of our brains.
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Impulse
This comes from the more primitive parts of our brains, and it is a “towards – seek – desire” emotion. It is an attraction towards something, benefit driven and is part of our animal behavioural system.
Instinct
This is the opposite of impulse; “avoid, withdraw.” When you have a gut instinct you have a feeling or a sense that something is challenging your values; it could be negative, and you may wish to avoid it. There is something reminding you here of a previous experience associated with something negative. It is an avoidance mechanism and is again part of our animal behavioural system from the early formed part of our brain.
Inspiration – When the mind is perfectly balanced and we have self-governance, we can be inspired; this feels wonderful because we are acting from a place of equilibrium. Knowing where these emotions and feelings come from (which can be powerful but, sometimes, even confusing and overwhelming) and being able to look at them, to see whether they are based in fact, helps us to make balanced and well-founded choices and judgements. When we do this, we are using all the amazing parts of our brain, ensuring good outcomes.
Both two emotions
Impulse and instinct, are based on associations that are stored from previous experiences and are there both to protect us from things that are frightening and to seek out things that are essential and desirable. They are constantly changing and being remodeled through the trial and error of daily life and experiences.
Intuition
This is where we “foresee” things in the future and imagine and weigh up potential consequences. We are able to “hold stories” in our mind of what may happen and of strategies to deal with these potential outcomes. This comes from the more advanced part of our brains. Showing us potential downsides of situations and creating scenarios. Intuition is an attempt to moderate our impulses and instincts; trying to mediate both the overdoing and the underdoing of the animal instincts and impulses, by governing the animal in us. Restoring balance into objectivity – even mindedness.
Geeky brain fun facts: • • • • • • • • •
Your brain is 75% water It is the fattiest organ in the human body It has 86-100 billion neurons (cells which communicate with others) It has 100 trillion synapses (connections) Weighs about 3 pounds Consumes 25% of your body’s oxygen Burns 20% of your total calories Uses 12-25 watts of power Information passes from our limbs to our brain at a speed of 150-260 mph
In conclusion, our humble advice would be to acknowledge these feelings whilst seeing them for what they are. Use them as a guide. If your instinct is pointing you towards a previous negative experience, then question what about it is highlighting this. The brain is amazing and there are parts of it that we still do not understand; when it comes to judgement and decision making, the key is to use all parts of it, to help make a rational and balanced evaluation. 21
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Finalists in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 BillyChip is celebrating after its co-founders Jon Hope and Megan Abernethy-Hope were named finalists in the Entrepreneur for Good Award category of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The pair have been selected out of over 5,300 entrants - the most the awards has ever had. BillyChip was created to continue the legacy of Billy Abernethy-Hope, a twenty year old ambulance driver from Bristol, who was Jon's son and Megan's brother. BillyChip is a social enterprise platform which allows people to purchase a token from participating food and drink outlets which can then be given to rough sleepers and homeless people as an alternative to cash. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, acknowledges and champions the hard work and uplifting stories of business owners across the UK, with an emphasis on their journey and resilience over financial achievements.
Being recognised for what we do and how we do it is amazing and Meg and I are very proud to be finalists in these incredible awards which champion our work and help us share BillyChip's purpose and mission." Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca James, said the quality of this year's entrants exemplified the strength of entrepreneurship across the UK: "The quality of applications is consistently excellent year on year, but we have been especially blown away by the innovation, dri ve and determination demonstrated this year. Shortlisting from so many inspiring contenders has been more challenging than ever, with many deserving cases put forward and an ever-growing business community thriving across the country." For the full list of finalists, visit g reatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.
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Bristol’s Eurovision bid hits the right note with city hoteliers Hoteliers are backing a bid for Bristol to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, claiming it will be a huge boost for their businesses. Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees announced at the weekend that the city would like to host the iconic contest at the Brabazon Hangar site in Filton. The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest was won by Ukraine but organisers say the conflict in that country means it will not be able to host it next year. The United Kingdom finished runners-up, thanks to Sam Ryder’s Spaceman, so the BBC has been asked to take on hosting duties for the 2023 contest. In a video message, Marvin Rees said: “As a global and diverse city of sanctuary, Bristol can be the caretaker of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest. “We’re working in partnership with YTL Arena Bristol on a bid to bring Eurovision to the Brabazon Hangars.”
Raphael Herzog, chair of the Bristol Hoteliers Association, welcome the news. He said: “The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge event with a massive worldwide audience and hosting it in Bristol would undoubtedly put our city on the map and be a huge boost for tourism. “The event itself will see a huge demand for accommodation, as well as bringing visitors and supporters from all over Europe, and beyond, who may well want to make a return visit in the future as tourists once they get a glimpse of all that Bristol and the surrounding area has to offer. “This is a remarkable opportunity for the city and would be a huge boost to hoteliers and other hospitality businesses as we continue on the slow, and challenging, road to recovery after the pandemic. “We wish the Mayor and YTL Arena Bristol all the best with putting their bid together and will be keeping everything crossed that this amazing event can come to Bristol. “The YTL Arena will be a huge asset to the city; showcasing it with an event like the Eurovision Song Contest will be invaluable in promoting Bristol as an event and tourism destination – and, of course, as a place to stay.”
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CITY AND PORT OF BRISTOL BOWLING CLUB There is always something to look forward to at a bowling club and the one thing that is probably looked forward to more than any other is the Annual Summer Tour. For Covid related reasons there has not been a tour at the City and Port Club since 2019 so this year’s Eastbourne based one was greeted with much joy and excitement. Returning to the splendid Langham Hotel for the first time since 2016 the party of 40 bowlers and supporters from five clubs were in for a great tour with four bowls matches and plenty of time to explore the splendid East Sussex countryside and seaside resorts. Eastbourne with its Sheiks Pier, lovely gardens, beach and a land train that does a very good tour and Brighton --- just an hour away by bus and well worth a visit. The sun shone every day of the tour and there was some excellent bowling at the four clubs visited.
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There was no game on the day of arrival and the first one of the week, on Tuesday, was just a short walk from the hotel. Parade Bowling Club, situated next to a fort built in Napolionic Times has two greens and both of them were used to accommodate the seven rink game. There was a different captain each day and for the opener it was Gordon Dimond at the helm. A good afternoons bowling ended in victory for the hosts but the result was much less important than the pleasure gained from being on the green, bowling and exchanging stories with like minded people from another club. 26
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On Wednesday the destination was Bexhill-on-Sea where the club has four greens and is situated near the promenade and beach. Another very good afternoons bowling was followed by drinks and a big raffle --- quite a few people left with a prize. Captain of the day was Bill Cook. Rottingdean was the destination on Thursday --- not far from Brighton and the one winning game of the tour. John Bartlett was the proud winning captain. The first three venues were visited on the previous Eastbourne based tour in 2016 but on Friday the final game of this tour broke new ground by going to Seaford to play Crouch Bowling Club. Another very good afternoon ended in a win for the hosts by just three shots across the six rinks bowled. Captain of the day was David Hinksman. There are traditions and things that happen on the summer tour ---- the quiz, the game of bingo on the coach and that thing that people wear around their neck if they are in the rink loosing by most shots each day. This year it was a duck and some people wore it more than once. But there is also a reward for those on the best winning rink each day -- rewards and ducks were presented after dinner each evening by the captain of the day. On the final evening of the tour presentations were made to the man and lady who were overall best bowlers of the week. Kevin Prescott and Tracy Bartlett were this year’s winners.
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Organised by Mary Lomas and the tour committee Eastbourne 2022 was a great success --- enjoyable from start to finish. Lynns Travel and drivers helped to get things off to a great start, were there throughout the tour and at the end to deliver the tourists safely back home. Thanks also to Gordon Dimond for his quizzes and bingo and to Carol Green who presented a quiz of a different sort later in the week --- just to keep people thinking. There was no bowling activity at home whilst the tour was in progress but things soon returned to normal with Monday Evening Club League, Wednesdays home friendly then Men’s and Ladies League games on Thursday and on Friday respectively. The Ladies League team has seen an upturn in fortunes recently with successive home wins over Olveston B --- an outstanding result ---- and they followed that by beating Greenbank. With just three games remaining --- the last one is on August 5th --they are hoping to continue the winning run and remain in Division Two. The Men’s League Team has also enjoyed recent success winning successive home games against Bristol Arrow and Keynsham B. Just prior to the Summer Tour Lis Davies stood down as Club Chairman and left the club due to ill health.
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She has been a great servant to the club over many years not only holding crucial offices but also organising club summer tours until she retired from the role at the end of the Sidmouth tour in 2019. Until recent years Lis was an accomplished bowler and great competitor. For further information about the club and its activities please call David Hinksman on 07932 387217. There is still time to try your hand at bowling this season --- give us a call and arrange your free trial session. 27
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Kitchari (Vegan & vegetarian) Serves 4 people for under £5 as a main course
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100g Basmati rice 200g Dried red split lentils
• 4 tbsp Olive oil • 5cm ginger, finely grated • ¼ tsp ground black pepper 1.
2 tsp ground coriander
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2 tsp turmeric
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3 tsp cumin seeds 1.2 litres hot vegetable stock, made with 1 stock cube
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200g pack broccoli, chopped 25g pack coriander, roughly chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
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Rinse the rice and lentils in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside
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Heat half the oil in a frying pan and add the ginger, pepper, coriander, turmeric and 1 tsp of the cumin seeds
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Fry over a medium heat for 2 mins, stirring
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Add the rice, lentils and stock, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 25 mins, until smooth and creamy, stirring often
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Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add the broccoli
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Cook for 5 mins, drain, then stir through the kitchari, along with the chopped coriander Season to taste
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Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan, add the rest of the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds
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Ladle the kitchari into bowls, drizzle over the cumin oil and scatter the red chilli on top to finish
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Baked tomato eggs with chilli breadcrumbs (Low in saturated fat) See in the weekend with this tasty twist on baked eggs
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4 large vine ripened tomatoes 4 eggs 3 tbsp breadcrumbs 1 tsp chopped flat leaf parsley 1 red chilli, deseeded and thinly sliced 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 x 250g pack asparagus, woody ends removed 2 slices sourdough bloomer bread
Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 2. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out as much flesh as possible 3. Put the tomatoes in a small roasting dish and crack an egg into each one 4. Put the breadcrumbs into a small bowl and stir in the parsley, chilli and 1 tsp of the oil 5. Season, then spoon the topping over the eggs 6. Drizzle with the remaining oil 7. Bake for 12-15 mins, until the egg whites have just set 8. Meanwhile, blanch the asparagus in boiling water until bright green 9. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water 10. Toast the bread and cut into soldiers, then serve alongside the baked eggs and asparagus 11. Transfer to the oven and cook for 15-20 mins 12. Scatter with the remaining thyme to serve
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YOUR GARDEN IN AUGUST After the heat of July, the weather usually continues to be very nice giving us time to simply enjoy our gardens and all the hard work we’ve put into them. Don’t worry too much about doing endless jobs – just remember to keep everything watered. If you are going away, you may need to enlist the help of friends and family to look after the garden. If you are at home and feeling energetic, there are still a few gardening tasks for August that will keep your gardens going longer, as well as opportunities to get a head start on next year’s garden plans.
PRUNING AND TIDYING
Most long flowering perennials will finish flowering this month so cut them down to the ground. Don’t forget about them though – continue to water them, as this will encourage a second flush of foliage and generally prevent the garden looking frazzled and messy. Although weeds will be growing more slowly now than in the spring it’s a good idea to continue to hoe the soil to keep them down.
TAKE HERB CUTTING
August is the ideal month to take cuttings woody herbs such as Rosemary and Lavender. To do this, simply take new growth that hasn’t flowered this year cut a piece 10cm long just below a leaf joint, remove the lower leaves and dip the end in a rooting hormone before planting in a gritty compost. If you have lavender in the garden, now is also the ideal time to give it a trim. This will encourage new bushy growth in the spring and will prevent it becoming bare and woody.
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Try to do this in warm, dry conditions to ensure weed seedlings you disturb are left on the surface to dehydrate and die.
LOOKING GOOD THIS MONTH..
MAKE PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR
Why should you plant them?
A nice relaxing job for those hot days! Pull up a chair in a sunny spot and start planning for next year. Make sketches of your flower borders and vegetable plot and list what you want to plant.
Hydrangea Hydrangeas are popular garden shrubs with delicate heads of flowers in shades of pink, white or blue. They are easy to care for, fully hardy and have an old fashioned, cottage style charm.
HOW SHOULD YOU PLANT THEM? Hydrangeas like moist, free draining soil and a partially shaded sheltered spot.
Take photos of your garden now while it is looking its best – if you want to rearrange in the winter its much easier to do if you have a reference point. Also think about what bulbs you want to plant for that early display of spring colour – bulbs are usually available to buy from the end of August ready for autumn planting. 37
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HOROSCOPES
Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18
Taurus Apr 20 - May 20
You may need to do a little bit of reflecting and thinking about what you would like to clear within your own space. This could be on the physical level, although it feels very much like it could be more on the emotional. Clearing and releasing things can make way for new things and ideas, and opportunities to come your way. Maybe reflect on things that you may not realise that you have learnt, or maybe on things that you would like to change. Keywords. Clearing, reflecting, and opportunities
Maybe you’re someone who collects things and it may have come to a point where it may be wise to go through collectibles and rearrange them or even maybe give some away. It may not just be items that you hang onto, so maybe do a little clearing and shifting on the physical as well as within yourself. Clearing things always makes space for new ideas on new things, and sometimes brings new opportunities. Keywords. Clearing, reorganising, and changes
Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 It seems as though it could be a good time to slow down, take a deep breath and step back, and do an overview of things you are involved with. It maybe time for a few changes, so give yourself time to do this and work with your intuition. Friends and family are highlighted for you at this time. Gatherings of different kinds also seem to be quite prominent, remember to use your energy wisely, as you can have a tendency to take on too much. Keywords. Overview and use your energy wisely
Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Seems to be a few obstacles and hold-ups for you at the moment, try not to stress over them but try and re-organise stuff so that things are easier to deal with. Once you have done this, you may find other things fall into place a lot easier, and other plans come to fruition. Changes can sometimes seem a little daunting, but try and be open to them, as they can be really wonderful and bring good opportunities. Keywords, overcome obstacles and embracing change
Gemini May 21 - June 20 Looks as though there could be some opportunities due to come your way. A lot of things have been held up, and a few ideas have had to of been on hold. Things are beginning to shift for you now so be on the lookout for new opportunities, and a renewed feeling of renewal. Keywords. renewal and opportunities.
Cancer June 21 - July 22 Friends and activities are highlighted at this time, along with new people and or new ideas. This could well bring you some interesting changes, and may bring you some opportunities that you don’t expect. Keywords. New things or ideas
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Leo July 23 - Aug 22
Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21
There could be some tricky situations you may have to deal with, and communication skills would be very useful at this time. Trust your intuition in this matter, and follow what feels right especially if you have one of those moments when the words seem to come to you for a brilliant idea comes to mind to resolve the problem or issue. Keywords. Communication and intuitiones
It maybe you have one of those moments where something becomes a strong realisation, it may be something that has been eluding you for awhile. Whatever this is it’s something positive, which could mean looking after yourself a bit more than you have been. Sometimes we neglect small things like giving ourselves some you time. Keywords .changes and opportunities
Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22
Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21
Your social scene is beginning to improve, as is those of people you are close to. Try not to be overprotective, and also if possible bring your sensitivity to the fore, this may be something you don’t often do, but sometimes flexibility and sensitivity can be strong attributes. Keywords. Protection, sensitivity and flexibilit
It is very likely that things have been feeling a bit stagnant at the moment, with our present circumstances that’s not really surprising, but it seems as though things are beginning to feel that they are moving again for you. Communication is highlighted at this time, try and be as clear and concise as you can so as to avoid misunderstandings. Keywords. Communication and clarity.
Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 Things are finally beginning to shift for you in many areas. You may feel that some things have been neglected and need to be sorted, if this is the case now could be a good time to do so. Don’t give yourself a hard time, you are not someone who has to do everything or do it all in one go, give yourself some space, and take your time remember flexibility can be useful, and don’t take too much on if you can help it. Keywords. Sort things out and be flexible.
Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19 There seems to have been a few complicated issues around you at the moment, try and sort them as quickly as you can as there could be opportunities coming your way that you may not see. Try not to get stressed or worried and anxious, try and do things that keep you calm and remember laughter is a great tension reliever. Without disregarding others, make sure you do a few things for yourself That you enjoy. keywords. Opportunities, and look after yourself
Forecasted by Marie Hayward Disclaimer This zodiac is for entertainment purposes only please do not take the predictions seriously Marie take no responsibility for your actions
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